The Phenomenological Mind by Shaun Gallagher (9780415610360)

Description - The Phenomenological Mind by Shaun Gallagher

The Phenomenological Mind is the first book to properly introduce fundamental questions about the mind from the perspective of phenomenology. Key questions and topics covered include: What is phenomenology? naturalizing phenomenology and the empirical cognitive sciences phenomenology and consciousness consciousness and self-consciousness, including perception and action time and consciousness, including William James intentionality the embodied mind action knowledge of other minds situated and extended minds phenomenology and personal identity This second edition includes a new preface and revised and improved sections on intentionality, the self, and social cognition. It also includes a completely updated chapter on perception. Interesting and important examples are used throughout, including phantom limb syndrome, blindsight and self-disorders in schizophrenia. Also included are helpful features such as chapter summaries, guides to further reading and a glossary, making The Phenomenological Mind an ideal introduction to key concepts in phenomenology, cognitive science and philosophy of mind.

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